USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Congress appointed George Washington as commander of the Continental Army, and authorized the raising of the army through conscription. On July 4, 1776, the Congress issued the Declaration of Independence, which for the first time asserted the colonies’ intention to be fully independent of the mother country.

Detailed explanation-2: -April 11, 1783-The Continental Congress issued a proclamation “Declaring the cessation of arms” against Great Britain. April 15, 1783-The preliminary articles of peace were approved by Congress. January 14, 1784-The Treaty of Paris was ratified by Congress.

Detailed explanation-3: -Congress finally approved the resolution of independence on July 2, 1776. They next turned their attention to a formal explanation of this decision, the United States Declaration of Independence which was approved on July 4 and published soon thereafter.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Second Continental Congress prepared for war by forming the Continental Army and naming George Washington as its commander. It also provided for the printing of money in order to pay for arms and soldiers. The Congress met in September 1775, just a month after the first battles of Lexington and Concord.